Finance Manager

Bright & Duggan Group

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Novated lease options

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday leave

Job summary

Bright & Duggan Group in Sydney seeks a Finance Manager to lead and grow a specialised finance capability supporting Building Management Committees, management groups and other complex property structures. You will partner with committees, developers, strata managers and senior stakeholders to deliver practical financial solutions and establish the firm as a leader in specialised scheme finance.

You will report to the Financial Controller and oversee governance, funding structures, allocations

Qualifications

CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion) with significant experience.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
Minimum 5 years’ experience within finance, accounting, advisory or property-related environments.
Experience managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.
Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.
Build credibility as the trusted advisor on complex scheme finance matters.
Develop and mentor a high-performing specialised finance team.
Improve efficiency through process optimisation and automation.
Drive commercial outcomes while maintaining exceptional client service.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Communication (non-finance)

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Job description

Job Description

Bright & Duggan Group | St Leonards, Sydney NSW | Full Time

Lead a Specialised Finance Function. Shape the Future of Complex Scheme Advisory.

We are seeking an experienced

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sydney
Job Category: Real Estate & Property

Job Description

Bright & Duggan Group | St Leonards, Sydney NSW | Full Time

Lead a Specialised Finance Function. Shape the Future of Complex Scheme Advisory.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and grow our specialised finance capability supporting Building Management Committees (BMCs), Building Management Groups (BMGs), mixed-use developments, community associations and other complex property structures.
This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who wants to combine advisory, leadership, stakeholder management and commercial outcomes within a growing and highly specialised business.The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead both the operational delivery and strategic development of our Specialised Strata Finance & Advisory function. You'll act as the subject matter expert for complex financial governance, funding structures, allocation methodologies and stakeholder advisory services.
You will partner with committees, developers, strata managers and senior stakeholders to deliver practical financial solutions while helping establish Bright & Duggan as a recognised leader in specialised scheme finance.

About the Role:

Strategic & Advisory Leadership

Lead financial governance and advisory services across complex schemes and property structures.
Influence key stakeholders on funding, levy structures, reserve adequacy and governance matters.
Support tenders, proposals and business development activities.
Design scalable frameworks, methodologies and service offerings.
Identify business opportunities and emerging financial risks.

Technical Finance & Governance

Oversee specialised finance processes, reporting and financial controls.
Review and approve journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and year-end adjustments.
Ensure compliance with AASB and IFRS accounting standards.
Lead audit engagement activities and complex accounting assessments.
Resolve significant allocation, revenue and governance issues.

Leadership & Capability Building

Mentor and develop finance team members.
Build advisory capability and reduce key-person dependency.
Drive process improvement, automation and technology adoption.
Partner across finance, technology and operational teams to improve capability and efficiency.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys solving complex problems and building stakeholder relationships.

Essential Requirements

CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion) with significant relevant experience.
Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
Minimum 5 years' experience within finance, accounting, advisory or property-related environments.
Experience managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.
Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
Experience leading projects, initiatives and process improvements.

Highly Desirable Backgrounds :

Big 4 Accounting Firms including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY
Big 4 Audit or Consulting professionals with significant property sector exposure
Property advisory, infrastructure, development or commercial real estate finance environments
Commercial Finance Managers
Senior Property Accountants with strong business partnering experience
Finance Business Partners within property-related industries
Professionals looking to transition from consulting into their first industry leadership role.

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